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Spring Wreath
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So, I was looking at my front door the other day and it looked dreary and plain, kind of like me, after the long, hard winter we’ve had. I decided it was time to start focusing on a cheery spring and I came up with this wreath to dress up my door… as for me, I got myself a manicure!
The great thing about this wreath is that it is so easy to customize. I used long T pins to pin the eggs, flowers and bunny in place. This way I can remove them as we get through Easter and add other flowers or decorations for the next few months. I have also been playing with Tunisian crochet and offer two versions of the wreath cover – traditional and Tunisian.
Materials:
- I used Sugar & Cream worsted weight cotton yarn in 7 different colors, but you can use any combination you like. I used 1 skein of white and yellow and a few yards of 5 other colors.
- Hook US H/5.00 mm
- 12” Styrofoam wreath with a flat back
- Filling for eggs and bunny
- Eyes for bunny
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers (optional)
Gauge: Gauge is not important, choose a yarn you like and an appropriate hook for that yarn.
Abbreviations (US Terms):
beg: beginning
ch: chain
dc: double crochet
hdc: half double crochet
Rnd: round
sc: single crochet
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
tr: treble
Notes:
- Weave ends as you work.
- Stitch count in ( ) at end round.
- Work instructions in [ ] as a set.
- To make neat color changes, complete the last st before color change until there are two loops left on hook, join new color and complete stitch in new color.
Wreath Cover
- You will make a rectangular piece to cover the Styrofoam wreath form. I made it in Tunisian Simple Stitch; if you prefer traditional crochet can sc the entire piece.
- Be sure you have enough stitches to wrap around the wreath and stitch the two ends along the back, but not so much that it is loose. I used a 12” wreath and 24 stitches.
- Make the cover in all one one color or as many color changes as you like.
Tunisian Version: See tutorial here ==> https://wp.me/p4VX0z-ti
Ch24, Work in TSS until piece measures the outer circumference of your Styrofoam. Fasten off. My piece was 7” x 37”
Traditional Version:
Row 1: Ch25, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining sc. (24 sc)
Row 2: Ch1, turn, sc in each st to end. (24 sc)
Repeat Row 2 until piece measures the outer circumference of your Styrofoam.
Cover Styrofoam:
With right sides together, sl st the short ends together to form a circle with the fabric.
Wrap the fabric around the wreath, so that the seam will be in center back. Adjust it so that it lays smoothly and whip stitch the two long sides together matching rows and making sure that the seam lays flat.
To make hanger, join hook in center seam, ch20, sl st in same st to form a loop. Fasten off.
Daffodils: Make as many as you like
Flower Base
Round 1: Ch4, join with sl st to first ch to form circle, ch1, 6hdc in center of circle. Join with sl st to beg hdc.
Round 2: Ch1, work in back loop only, 2sc in each st around. (12 sc)
Round 3: [Ch7, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next, dc in next 2, tr in next 2 sts, skip next st on main circle, sl in next st], repeat to end – you will have 6 petals – sl st around edge of each petal, join to first st. Fasten off.
Center of Flower:
Round 1: Join contrasting color in front loop of Round 1, ch1, sc in same st and each st around. Join with sl st to beg sc. (6 sc)
Round 2: Ch1, 2sc in same st and each remaining st. Join with sl st to beg sc. (12 sc)
Rounds 3 & 4: Ch1 sc in each st. Join with sl st to beg sc. (12 sc)
Round 5: [ch3, sl st in next st], repeat to end. Fasten off.
Thread tapestry needle, working from the bottom, make yarn loops in center – you can leave them in loops or cut them.
Leaves:
Round 1: Ch4, join with sl st to first ch to form a circle, ch1, work 9sc in center of circle. Join with sl st to beg sc.
Round 2: [Ch14, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc next 4 sts, dc next 4 sts, tr next 4 sts, skip next st on Round 1, sl st in next 2 sts] repeat to end – you will have 3 leaves.
Round 3: Ch1, sc around edge of each leaf working 3sc into each point, join to first st. Fasten off. Sew leaves to back of flowers.
Eggs: Make as many as you like and change colors as desired for stripes
Round 1: Ch2, 9sc in 2nd ch from hook, join. (9 sc)
Round 2: Ch1, starting in same st [sc next 2 sts, 2sc in next st] 3 times, join. (12 sc)
Round 3: Ch1, sc in each sc, join. (12 sc)
Round 4: Ch1, starting in same st [sc next 3 sts, 2sc in next st] 3 times, join. (15 sc)
Round 5: Ch1, starting in same st [sc next 4 sts, 2sc in next st] 3 times, join. (18 sc)
Round 6: Ch1, starting in same st [sc next 5 sts, 2sc in next st] 3 times, join. (21 sc)
Round 7: Ch1, sc in each sc, join. (21 sc)
Round 8: Ch1, starting in same st [sc next 6 sts, 2sc in next st] 3 times, join. (24 sc)
Round 9: Ch1, starting in same st [sc2tog, sc next 2 sts] 6 times, join. (18 sc)
Round 10: Ch1, starting in same st [sc2tog, sc next st] to end, join. (12 sc)
~ At this point stuff the eggs with filling ~
Round 11: Ch1, starting in same st [sc2, sc2tog] to end, join. (9 sc)
Round 12: Ch1, [sc2tog] 4 times, sl st last st, join. Fasten off. (4 sc)
Bunny:
Worked in spiral, without joining rounds. Use stitch marker to mark beginning of each round.
Head:
Round 1: Ch2, 5sc in 2nd ch from hook. (5 sc)
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around. (10 sc)
Round 3: [sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc], repeat to end. (15 sc)
Rounds 4 and 5: Repeat Round 3. (25 sc after last repeat)
Rounds 6 to 11: Sc in each sc around. (25 sc)
Round 12: [sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog] repeat around to end. (20 sc)
Round 13: [sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog] repeat around to end. (15 sc)
~ At this point stuff the bunny head with filling ~
Round 14: [sc in next sc, sc2tog] repeat around to end. (10 sc)
Round 15: [sc2tog] around to end. Fasten off.
Ears:
Round 1: Ch2, 5sc in 2nd ch from hook. (5 sc)
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around. (10 sc)
Rounds 3 to 10: Sc in each sc around. Fasten off leaving a long strand to sew to top of head. (10 sc)
Finishing: Pinch bottom of each ear together and sew in place on the top of the head. Add yarn bow around ear if desired.
Face: Embroider nose and mouth and glue eyes in place.
To Assemble the Wreath:
Sew the decorations to the wreath as desired or if you wish to change the configuration of your wreath, use long pins to pin the items in place on the foam wreath! Add a bow for a finished look and enjoy!
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Karla says
Thank you for posting the free wreath pattern! It is fabulous:) I have included it on my blog Karla’s Making It (linking to your pattern, of course)! You can view it here http://www.karlasmakingit.com/free-crochet-patterns/free-crochet-wreath-patterns/
admin says
Thank you very much!
Crochet with Linda Dawn says
Hi Maria, I found your blog with the link you left on Hookin On Hump Day #67 with Moogly and I just had to come and see more of this beautiful wreath. it is gorgeous and how kind of you to share your pattern too. I like that you have mentioned the way you can change the display, it would be such a shame to pack it all away after Easter,
I love, love, love this and I am going to share your post on google+
until next time, Linda 🙂
thepatternparadise says
Thank you so much Linda, that is so sweet of you to say. Please come back often, I add free patterns at least once per month.
Mary from the Go Crochet Crazy Blog says
This is such a beautiful wreath and so cheery! Thank you for sharing the pattern. I found you through Oombaka Designs link party. I’d love to have you join mine this Friday at http://www.GoCrochetCrazy.blogspot.com !
thepatternparadise says
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ELK Studio - Handcrafted Crochet Designs says
I love it!! So Beth cute and precious hanging on your door!! Great free pattern Maria!
thepatternparadise says
Thanks Kathy, I think it is doing the trick too, the weather has been getting warmer since I hung it!
Sugar's Sweet Stitches says
Reblogged this on Sugar's Sweet Stitches and commented:
I tested this pattern for Pattern Paradise and I must tell you, I Love This Pattern. It is so fun to work with; making the Easter eggs in the color you love, the daffodils come out looking beautiful. The great thing about this pattern is that each one is a one of a kind piece of art. No one will make the same wreath that you make.
So…………….go ahead, BE CREATIVE.
thepatternparadise says
Thanks Cin!
Regina says
Thank you very much for the free pattern! Love your wreath! Adorable!
thepatternparadise says
Thanks!
Cindy says
Thank you sharing this pattern. I cant wait to start it. I had no problem downloading it but some problem printing it. Maybe the link to print it might not working. I checked on my end. but again thank you so much for sharing.
admin says
Thanks!